IHSA says it will partner with state lawmakers over Right to Play Act

Illinois to Allow HS Student-Athletes to Participate in Non-School Sports During Season

High school student-athletes in Illinois will now be able to participate on non-school teams during season play after the Illinois High School Association...

Regionals signal good things for IHSA bass fishing, but initial rollout doesn't add up

Numbers are out of whack in the inaugural season with a regional format for Illinois high school bass fishing.It's good that the Illinois High School Association expanded to a regional format, a testament to the journey from its ground-breaking season in 2008-09.But the disparity of regional numbers are unlike in other IHSA sports or activities. Bass fishing is an activity. Under the new format there are six sectionals, each fed from five region…

'Right To Play' act reaches historic settlement for Illinois high school student-athletes

Up until now, an Illinois high school student-athlete who played a sport for a club team could be suspended from playing for the high school team. A new rule will now allow them to do both.

Illinois bill would allow students to compete in club and travel sports simultaneously

SPRINGFIELD, Ill. (WTVO) — Illinois legislators proposed a new bill that would allow students to play both club and travel sports at the same time instead of picking one. The Right to Play Act would allow the simultaneous participation of two sports as long as the student does not play both sports on the same day. "Through this measure, we are helping to connect youth in our communities to further opportunities, such as college scholarships, and…

IHSA, Illinois lawmakers agree on deal to allow high school athletes ease of access to tournaments

A longstanding debate between Illinois lawmakers and the IHSA has been settled with a compromise on a new 'Right to Play' bill.

IHSA says it will partner with state lawmakers over Right to Play Act

BLOOMINGTON, Ill. — The Illinois High School Association, the state's governing body for high school athletics, will collaborate with state lawmakers over a bill that aims to allow student-athletes to compete in more sporting events not sanctioned by the IHSA while their high school seasons are going on. The IHSA announced in a news release this week that it's working with state Sen. Ram Villivalam (D-Chicago) and state Rep. Janet Yang Rohr (D-N…